In 2004, Lorri Gaither was hired to serve as a League Representative to small credit unions at the Cornerstone Credit Union League. Prior to working at the League, she served for 20 years in the financial services industry. In 2014, Lorri was promoted to Vice President of the Small Credit Union Development Department. Her department provides resources to small credit unions under $50M in assets to help them thrive, grow, and continue to succeed in serving their members. Lorri also serves as a Liaison to the Cornerstone Small Credit Union Committee, the League’s Lending Council and the League’s Accounting and Finance Council. During her career with the League, Lorri has received several professional designations and awards including CUNA’s Credit Union Compliance Expert (CUCE) designation, NCUF’s Credit Union Development Educator (CUDE) designation and she was awarded one of the League’s highest honors, the Heusman Award for her dedication and service to Cornerstone credit unions. Most recently, Lorri was recognized as a Credit Union Rock Star by Credit Union Magazine.